Jason Statham’s role in The Expendables 4 could lead to the franchise dueling with another famous action property, to the benefit of both.
Now that Jason Statham is taking the lead in The Expendables 4, he and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson lead dueling action franchises. Broadly speaking, dueling films drum up interest in new projects, especially when two long-running series that need a little extra hype are going head-to-head in theaters. This summer, the successful results of this tactic are apparent in the "Barbenheimer" box office results. A Statham vs.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Set to release in 2023, The Expendables 4 — stylized as Expend4bles — marks the first Expendables movie led by Jason Statham. The actor appears in other franchise installments as side character Lee Christmas, but long-time Expendables lead Sylvester Stallone is officially passing the baton. Meanwhile, Johnson confirmed his reprisal of the Luke Hobbs role in a Fast & Furious spinoff film.
Moreover, a sense of competition between The Expendables and Fast & Furious benefits both series, which have simultaneously reached turning points with their aging stars. For The Expendables, in particular, the need to adapt to changing times has led to some misses, such as when The Expendables 3 tried to copy Fast & Furious while still adhering to its own look. A duel for clout and publicity, however, forces both franchises to evolve, all while emphasizing what makes them unique.
Why Separate Leading Franchises Is Better Than Hobbs & Shaw 2 While it would have been fun to see Johnson and Statham’s characters join forces again in a Hobbs & Shaw sequel, a team-up doesn't seem likely. Instead, action-movie fans will get two dynamic films led by these incomparable stars. By leading a new Fast & Furious spinoff and The Expendables 4, Johnson and Statham can focus on deepening their respective characters.
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